After the S7 camera, the Chinese manufacturer YoloLiv announced a new YoloLiv 18mm f/1.4 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Here are the details on the new lens:
- Price: $299 (approximately €259 in Europe)
- Release date: expected to ship in late March or early April 2026
- Stepper motor autofocus system with full-time manual focus override, optimized for smooth and accurate video focusing
- Nano multi-layer coating to reduce flare, ghosting, and improve overall image quality
- Metal lens mount with gold-plated contacts for EXIF data transmission to the camera
- Compact and lightweight design
- Specifications:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18mm (36mm equivalent on full-frame) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Optical Construction | 7 elements in 7 groups (including 4 aspherical and 3 low-dispersion elements) |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.19m (7.5 inches) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.1x |
| Filter Thread | 46mm (P=0.75) |
| Dimensions | Approximately 63mm diameter × 73.7mm length |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Compatibility | Primarily YoloCam S7; may work with other MFT bodies (untested) |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to +50°C |
| In the Box | YoloLiv 18mm f/1.4 Lens (no additional accessories specified) |
The new YoloLiv YoloCam S7 Micro Four Thirds camera can live stream at 4K60
